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Lessons From Chernobyl; Evangelical Pastor Encourages Vaccinations

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In 1986, Dr. Alla Shapiro was a first responder in the Soviet Union when the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded. She writes about the disaster in a recent op-ed. And, almost half of the 41 million white evangelical Christians in the U.S. say they won't get the vaccine, according to a February poll. One pastor in rural Kentucky explains what he's doing to calm fears and doubts about getting vaccinated. That and more, in hour two of Here & Now's April 30, 2021, full broadcast. You can find more at hereandnow.org — and follow us on TwitterInstagram or join the conversation on Facebook.

This program aired on April 30, 2021.

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